"The Senate passed a measure, 79-12, that would fund the government through Nov. 18 and includes $2.6 billion for Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster relief for fiscal 2012. The Senate separately passed a short-term CR through Oct. 4 by voice vote to give the House time to consider the longer bill." - Roll Call
Senate OKs Deal to Avoid Government Shutdown - Reuters
Senate Strikes Deal on CR, Disaster Funding - Roll Call
FEMA Funds Could Last Through the Weak - The Hill
Watchdog: No Oversight of Fannie/Freddie Loans - CBS News
Freddie Faulted on Mortgage Reviews - WSJ
Administration Won't Appeal Health Care Ruling - USA Today
State Dept. Heads to Nebraska for Oil Pipeline Hearing - CBS News
Border Bill Would Expand Homeland Security Powers - USA Today
U.S., Iraq Target Rockets from Iran - USA Today
Report: Pakistan Behind Deadly 2007 Ambush - CBS News
Pakistan Turns to China as Ties with U.S. Suffer - Reuters
Palestinians Defy U.S., Request Statehood - The Hill
Greece to Get Loans in Time to Avoid Defaut - The Washington Times
Fed Officials Defend Latest Easing Measure - Reuters
Monsanto Spent $1.7 Million Lobbying Gov. in 2Q - CBS News
Report: Many Making Risky Moves to Cut Med Costs - CBS News